Texas quarterback Arch Manning remains in concussion protocol but has resumed practicing with the team, coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed.
Sarkisian said Thursday that Manning is âmaking good progressâ but his status remains uncertain for Saturdayâs home game between the 20th-ranked Longhorns (6-2, 3-1 SEC) and No. 9 Vanderbilt (7-1, 3-1).
Manning is listed as questionable on the teamâs official injury report after sustaining a head injury during last weekendâs overtime win at Mississippi State.
Matthew Caldwell, a graduate transfer from Troy, will start against the Commodores in Austin if Manning doesnât clear the protocol in time.
âWe havenât changed anything that weâve done,â Sarkisian said. âThe game plan is the game plan. All of his teammates have confidence in Matt if itâs his time to go.â
Manning was hurt on a scramble in overtime against Mississippi State after rallying Texas from a 31-14 deficit. He had a career-high 346 passing yards, three touchdowns and a rushing touchdown before being forced out of the 45-38 victory.
Manning has completed 60.9% of his passes for 1,795 yards with 15 touchdowns and six interceptions this year. He has also rushed for 199 yards and six scores.
Caldwell is 8-of-11 passing for 85 yards with one touchdown this season.
